Can’t get pregnant if you have epilepsy? Wrong! People with epilepsy can have a perfect marriage, get married, and have children. So when is the best time to get pregnant? It is recommended that pregnancy be considered at least two years after epilepsy is cured. If you cannot wait until epilepsy is completely controlled, you must consult a specialist before considering pregnancy. Many patients ask: What if I have a seizure during pregnancy? Will the medication affect the health of the fetus? Can I really have a healthy baby of my own? During the preparation period, you need to control the use of epilepsy medication On the basis of being able to control seizures, it is better to reduce the type of anti-seizure medication to a single medication to reduce the effect of the medication on the fetus. Tell your doctor what you think and they will help you choose a safe and less effective medication. If you are seizure-free for 2 years after taking the medication you can consider tapering off the medication under the guidance of your doctor. Take folic acid (5mg daily) before pregnancy and at least until the 12th week of pregnancy to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects. Always keep an eye on your health and your baby’s health during pregnancy It is important to continue taking antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy, otherwise seizures that cause fetal hypoxia can also have a negative impact on the fetus. It is a good idea to monitor the blood levels of antiepileptic drugs, many of which are generally given in larger amounts during pregnancy than when you are not pregnant. A seizure during pregnancy can be dangerous for both the self and the fetus. Therefore, you should take protective measures for unexpected seizures and try to be accompanied by a family member. Detailed screening ultrasound is performed in the 18th-22nd weeks of pregnancy to detect neural tube defects, heart and head and face malformations in time. Is the baby safe from the mother after delivery? Most mothers can breastfeed, and antiepileptic drugs can pass into the baby’s body through breast milk. But in the baby, the concentration of most antiepileptic drugs is very low! Antiepileptic drugs should be continued after delivery and the dosage can be adjusted once the body condition is stable. The presence of epilepsy can affect the health of the mother and fetus to some extent. The condition varies from patient to patient. When thinking of preparing for pregnancy, it is important to consult with the relevant specialist, who will have more reasonable measures and advice according to your condition. Note: Not all patients with epilepsy are suitable to have children. Epilepsy with a high genetic correlation, refractory epilepsy and before the end of treatment are not suitable for pregnancy. We wish every mother a healthy baby!